Tacos with spiced salmon and mango salsa
Friday tacos are a staple favorite in most Norwegian homes, but here the ground meat is swapped for juicy, spice-baked salmon. Paired with fresh mango salsa and a tangy lime dressing, this twist brings a vibrant, healthy, and flavorful upgrade to the weekly menu.
In short
A colorful and easy twist on Friday tacos featuring oven-baked salmon and fresh mango salsa, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Skinless salmon fillet600 g
- Taco seasoning2 tbsp
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Ripe mango1 pcs
- Red onion0.5 pcs
- Red chili0.5 pcs
- Fresh cilantro0.5 pot
- Limes2 pcs
- Sour cream or crème fraîche1.5 dl
- Small tortillas8 pcs
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C convection (fan). Cut the salmon fillet into uniform cubes, about 2x2 cm. Toss the cubes in olive oil and taco seasoning on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
- 2
Bake the salmon in the middle of the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the fish just flakes and is cooked through.
- 3
Peel and cut the mango into small cubes. Finely chop the red onion, chili, and cilantro. Mix everything together in a bowl, and season to taste with the juice of half a lime and a pinch of salt.
- 4
Mix sour cream with the finely grated zest and juice of half a lime, and season with a little salt and pepper.
- 5
Warm the tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or in the oven. Fill the tortillas with seasoned salmon, mango salsa, and a spoonful of tangy lime dressing.
Questions and answers
Can I use frozen salmon for this dish?
Yes, frozen salmon fillets work well, but they should be completely thawed in the refrigerator and patted thoroughly dry with paper towels before seasoning.
What can I replace mango salsa with for a quicker version?
You can use store-bought mild fruit salsa or make a simple tomato salsa tossed with diced avocado and a squeeze of lime juice.
How should any leftovers be stored?
Store the salmon and salsa in separate, airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; gently reheat the salmon before serving.
How long does Tacos with spiced salmon and mango salsa take?
About 27 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 12 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 10 ingredients: Skinless salmon fillet, Taco seasoning, Olive oil, Ripe mango, Red onion, Red chili …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
